Registered Nurse - Nurse Supervisor in Westminster, Maryland at Primecare Medical

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is looking for a dedicated and hard-working Registered Nurse (RN) to work full-time in the medical department at the Carroll County Detention Center located in Westminster, MD. This is a full-time position working nights and rotating weekends. In this role, the Nurse Supervisor will monitor and evaluate nursing care in accordance with PrimeCare Medical's (PCM) philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Available Shift: Full-Time Nights (7 pm to 7:30 am with rotating weekends)

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct sick calls for inmates/patients and provide treatment for selected minor illnesses and injuries defined by a written protocol approved by PCM Medical Director. Refer all cases not covered by written protocol and those cases that do not respond to treatment to an appropriate PCM Physician
• Perform all aspects of general and specialized nursing care principles and techniques in the care and treatment of the ill inmate/patient within the facility.
• Administer - immunizations, tuberculin testing, basic; and advanced first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, visual acuity, and telebinocular examinations, and oxygen when indicated.
• Administer treatment prescribed by verbal or written orders from a PCM Physician.
• Assist physicians during the performance of physical examinations and physician visits.
• Perform initial inmate/patient physical assessment (intake screening) according to established written protocol.

This position provides a 2 week orientation period where you will be training on the job and shadowing with the nursing staff.

Benefits:

PrimeCare believes in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to its employees. Standard benefits for full-time employees include Medical, Dental, and Vision (Single and Family plans are both available). We also offer Life Insurance and Disability options, Generous PTO, Sick and Safe Leave, Floating Holidays, 401k with match, and a tuition reimbursement program.

Additional Compensation:

In addition to the hourly pay rate, PrimeCare Medical also offers Overtime Pay, Shift Differential and Weekend Differential compensation, Premium Holiday Pay, as well as Sign-on Bonus and Employee Referral Bonus opportunities.

The Nurse Supervisor is a fast-paced position, and as such we must have someone who has the ability to multi-task and has a good grasp of patient assessment skills. In addition, the Nurse Supervisor must be licensed to practice nursing in the state in which the facility is located. Other requirements for the Registered Nurse include:

• Licensed to work as a Registered Nurse in the state of Maryland
• Clinical decision-making ability is required.
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to function independently and demonstrate clinical competency
• Ability to gain the trust of patients and build a working relationship
• Experience working in corrections is a plus

Now is the time to join the exciting and challenging world of correctional healthcare!